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About The Book

The Sylhet Referendum involved the loss of a prosperous Indian District from Assam, yet it is rarely mentioned in our dominant partition history. Why?

Assam was not a Muslim-majority province, yet following a referendum, India lost one of its major districts, Sylhet, to Pakistan. Why was such an exception made?

Why did this fact remain shrouded in mystery? Was the process fair, or a calculated and selfish strategy, a political compromise, and racial rivalry?

How did the separation of Sylhet alter Assam’s demography and the future of the entire Northeast India?

Drawing upon staggering historical records, irrefutable evidence, and forgotten voices, this book revisits the background, drama, and aftermath of the referendum with fresh scrutiny.

This is more than the story of a lost land. It is the story of a lost account and how the irretrievable official file on the Sylhet Referendum was recovered and recapitulated for the progenies.

About The Author 

Subir is a storyteller. His works are rooted in the milieu of history with a sharp focus on contemporary developments and geopolitics. He explores the long-term ramifications of British colonial rule in India, with deep interests in the Northeastern region.